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Writing History
New technology is making writing more accessible than ever. Personal correspondence is poised to boom when a group of industrialists open Italy’s first nib factory in Bassano Veneto.
First Pen
The chapel tower overlooking the factory’s Ca’ Erizzo estate inspires its debut fountain pen design. With its faceted octagonal profile, Reminiscence remains a foundation stone of Montegrappa style.
Passion and Pride
Known throughout Italy and beyond, Bassano’s famous Elmo pens are flourishing. The introduction of new celluloid colours and the Monte Grappa ‘touring’ logo reflect a region in renaissance.
An Affair Begins
A relationship begins with stationery merchant, Leopoldo Tullio Aquila. An affinity for pens and life’s finer things opens a new pathway for his company—and family—for generations to come.
Turning the Page
After rising to become the factory’s largest customer, Leopoldo’s son, Gianfranco Aquila, acquires Montegrappa. His dreams of building a global brand herald the start of a new era of Italian writing.
The New Way
A limited release of 1,912 pens in precious metals ushers in a new era of possibilities. 80th Anniversary gives writing instruments legitimacy as a new branch of contemporary luxury.
Enter the Dragon
Audacious and complex, The Dragon is a disruptor par excellence. Its craftsmanship and artistry raise the bar of collector culture and signal the growing influence of the young Giuseppe Aquila.
High Praise
The most prestigious of commissions is honoured with heavenly examples of burin engraving. Vatican 2000 Papal Pen is elevated by the imprimatur—and blessing—of H.H. Pope John Paul II.
Sting Like a Bee
Following nine years in Richemont’s care, the Aquila family resumes control of Montegrappa in 2009. The first edition of the new Icons series signals fighting spirit and affinity with bold individualists.
Celluloid on Celluloid
A cameo appearance by 2011’s Chaos in The Expendables 2 signals the start of a bolder era for the brand, and the influence of collector extraordinaire, Sylvester Stallone.
Art Meets Science
Brain wins a Pen World award as the first of several collaborations with neurologist and author, Richard Restak, M.D. explores the intricacies of the human cerebrum.
Back on the Block
Celebrity and timeless cool come to Bassano to cut the ribbon for Montegrappa’s first flagship boutique and premiere the co-signed capsule, Quincy Jones – The Secret Garden.
Changing Gears
The Baselworld fair is the backdrop for a new paradigm in writing. Radical materials and mechanical design led Forbes to call Q1 “a technological proclamation for the industry.”
Breaking the Rules
Motifs and materials beyond writing culture’s conventional boundaries are increasingly in vogue. Immersive staging reinforced the homely, hammered copper aesthetic of Grappa.
Journey to Westeros
Heraldry meets fantasy with the release of The Iron Throne. The crown jewel of our wildly popular homage to Game of Thrones projects power with an orgy of lost wax casting.
Made by You
Montegrappa democratises pen making with the premiere of Configurator: a world-first platform that uses technology to indulge individualists and bring personalisation back to luxury.
Forged by Fire
A detachable replica One Ring is the only thing separating good and evil on the limited-edition The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien’s universe is fertile terrain for the newest Cult series edition.
Toward the Future
A two-year identity upgrade culminates with the launch of the Glacier design system. The Ambigram device is a new product signature that points toward infinite possibilities.
Magical Writing
Montegrappa begins a multi-year collaboration with J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. Harry Potter: House Colours is launched to conjure passions in young writers.
Modern Philosophy
Zero signals the start of a new era in Contemporary styling and fabrication. Sophisticated, versatile design reflects interest in customization and the growing role of pens as style accessories.
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